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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,251.93, 58,996.85 and 25,970.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,251.93, 58,996.85 and 25,970.22 is: 39,034.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,251.93 : 58,996.85 = 25,970.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,251.93/58,996.85 = 25,970.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,251.93x = 58,996.85 × 25,970.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,251.93x = 1,532,161,265.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,532,161,265.19/39,251.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,034.04

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